2018: A Year-in-Product Recalls

As 2018 winds down, many people are taking a moment to look back at the highs and lows of the past year. But among the top 10 lists and best-of compilations, 2018 was an especially troubling year for consumers. It seemed like every week new product recalls were announced, and consumers could hardly eat a salad or start their car without worrying for their safety. Here are just a few of the product recalls that made headlines in 2018.

We hope our readers have a happy and safe holiday season, and remind you to stay up-to-date on the latest product recalls by visiting sites like Recalls.gov that curate the most recent recalls issued by six federal regulatory agencies. You can also download the USDA FoodKeeper app for Android or Apple devices to receive notifications about the latest recalls.